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Register here for the Wild Wild West Marathon!
Multiple distances available.
May 2nd, 2026
"Established in 1979, the Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra proudly stands as one of the third‑oldest trail races in the United States, deeply woven into America’s trail‑running heritage. Every May, in Lone Pine, California, our race reawakens the timeless spirit of adventure along the legendary backdrops of the Sierra Nevada and Alabama Hills, a landscape that has starred in hundreds of Western films."
Description
Saturday. May 23, 2026 | Start Time: 8:00 AM | Check-in by 6:30 AM
Are you tough enough to race up a mountain road built for mule trains and silver barons?
Join us for a legendary race in the Eastern Sierra - an 8-mile uphill battle climbing 4,600 vertical feet to the historic ghost town of Cerro Gordo, once the richest silver mine in California.
This is not your average run.
This is a gut-check. A pilgrimage. A challenge against time, gravity, and yourself.
The infamous Cerro Gordo Road was carved out in 1865 to shuttle silver down from the mountains. Now, once a year, runners race back up - chasing glory, chasing ghosts, and chasing history.
When you summit the town, the day’s just beginning. Cross the finish line and celebrate with:
– A giant mountaintop BBQ
– Live music and games
– Self-guided exploration of the abandoned town
– And a well-earned sense of triumph.
What’s included:
- Aid stations every mile stocked with fuel and encouragement
- A limited-edition Silver Run 2026 shirt and finishers medal
- Shuttle vans for the ride back down
- Eternal bragging rights: the winner’s name is engraved in silver and enshrined in Cerro Gordo’s history
Last year’s winning time: 1:14:04 by Jacob Banta
Think you’ve got what it takes to beat it?
There’s no time limit. Whether you finish in 1 hour or 5, this mountain has room for all. We’ve had teenagers run with their parents. We’ve had an 81-year-old cross the finish line. All are welcome - as long as you're willing to dig deep and climb.
Check out the 2025 race results:
https://my.raceresult.com/341872/results
Don’t miss the most epic footrace in California.
This is all happening: Saturday. May 23, 2026
Come run for the silver.